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Indians released RHP Robinson Tejeda.

Tejeda, who joined the Indians on a minor league deal in January, gave up two runs on three hits in one inning in his lone appearance with Triple-A Columbus back on April 7. He is currently nursing a shoulder injury. Wed, May 16, 2012 01:59:00 PM

Robinson Tejeda (calf) threw in a simulated game Thursday.

Tejada, a non-roster invitee, hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since March 3 due to a strained calf. The 29-year-old right-hander appears likely to open the season in the minors. Thu, Mar 15, 2012 03:55:00 PM

Tejada has been slowed for much of the past week with a strained calf. The 29-year-old right-hander is a non-roster player with the Indians this spring after posting a 3.80 ERA and 43/15 K/BB ratio over 43 innings last season with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate. Thu, Mar 8, 2012 02:13:00 PM

The deal includes an invitation to spring training, where Tejeda will attempt to land a spot in the Indians' Opening Day bullpen. He posted a 3.80 ERA and 43/15 K/BB ratio in 43 innings last season at Triple-A Omaha. Tue, Jan 3, 2012 12:06:00 PM

Tejada has been slowed for much of the past week with a strained calf. The 29-year-old right-hander is a non-roster player with the Indians this spring after posting a 3.80 ERA and 43/15 K/BB ratio over 43 innings last season with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training, where Tejeda will attempt to land a spot in the Indians' Opening Day bullpen. He posted a 3.80 ERA and 43/15 K/BB ratio in 43 innings last season at Triple-A Omaha.

Tejada was outrighted off the 40-man roster in June. The 29-year-old right-hander made six appearances with the Royals this season, but spent the majority of the year with Triple-A Omaha, posting a 3.80 ERA and 43/15 K/BB ratio over 43 innings. He should get a spring training invite somewhere.

Tejeda successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 29-year-old right-hander was a reliable set-up man for the Royals last season, but his $1.55 million simply isn't worth the gamble for other teams given his recent struggles. He'll try to work things out in the minors.

It's a bit surprising that the Royals decided to give up on Tejeda so quickly. He registered a 3.54 ERA and 56/26 K/BB ratio over 61 innings last year as a reliable setup man for Kansas City. They let him go this season after just nine outings.

Tejeda spent about a week on a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha and posted convincing enough results (six scoreless innings). He should return to form as a reliable major league setup man.

Robinson Tejeda will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha.

Tejeda has shown good velocity in his recent batting practice sessions, so the Royals have cleared him for game action. He allowed three runs on 10 hits over his first 5 1/3 innings before being placed on the disabled list in mid-April with right shoulder inflammation.

Tejeda threw all of his pitches without pain. He even reached 92 mph on the radar gun, which is at least a little closer to what he averaged last season. The Royals will evaluate him over the next few days before deciding the next step in his rehab.

Robinson Tejeda (shoulder) was wild during a live batting practice session Saturday.

"He looked a little better, but his location was all over the place," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "His velocity was a high of 93, which is better than it was. The majority of them were 92." There's no clear timetable for Tejeda's return, but he'll be back sometime this month.

Tejeda was placed on the disabled list earlier this month after showing diminished velocity, but the Royals believe he has has built arm strength with long-tossing and additional throwing sessions. He'll likely need a rehab stint before being activated from the disabled list.

Robinson Tejeda is showing signs of improvement in rehab for his right shoulder.

Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters that Tejeda is getting stronger after long tossing and throwing sessions. The timetable for his return, however, remains unknown and he could still need a minor league rehab assignment. He'll need to show an increase in velocity before fully returning to Kansas City's bullpen.

Royals placed RHP Robinson Tejeda on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 13, with right shoulder inflammation.

We knew something wasn't quite right here. Tejeda was showing significantly diminished velocity this season and allowed three runs on 10 hits over his first 5 1/3 innings. Hopefully some rest will do the trick.

Royals manager Ned Yost confirmed that Robinson Tejeda will no longer be his primary set-up reliever.

Tejeda took the loss in Tuesday's game against the Twins and has allowed three runs on 10 hits and two walks over his first 3 1/3 innings this season. His velocity has been down significantly, so Yost will use a variety of relievers to fill the set-up role. Aaron Crow, Jeremy Jeffress and Tim Collins, among others, could all be used in certain situations.

Depth Charts

The Indians are considering placing Jason Kipnis (shoulder) on the disabled list.

Kipnis is not playing Sunday after being limited to designated hitter duty of late because of soreness in his right shoulder. The results of an MRI he had Sunday haven't been revealed, but it's evidently bad enough that the club thinks the second baseman could need at least a couple weeks off. Manager Terry Francona said he would talk things over with the medical staff and general manager Chris Antonetti before a decision is made.

Nick Swisher (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Lake County on Monday.

He'll serve as the designated hitter on Monday before eventually working in at some positions. Swisher has been out since mid-June due to inflammation in his surgically-repaired left knee. It's unclear how many rehab games he'll require, and he's probably not going to be an everyday player upon his activation.